The fire service said the blaze broke out at a residential property in Market Street

A major fire in Nottingham city centre has closed multiple roads and stopped tram services.

At 22:55 BST on Monday night, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said 12 fire engines were at the fire at a "residential property" in Market Street.

Roads are closed in Upper Parliament Street, Lower Parliament Street, Market Street, King Street and Queen Street, the service added.

Nottingham Express Transit (NET) trams have been stopped in both directions between the Theatre Royal and Market Square. The fire service has urged the public to avoid the area while emergency services tackle the blaze.

Affected residents are being told to keep windows and doors closed

In an update on Tuesday morning, Nottingham Fire and Rescue Service said: "Fire service crews remain on scene and are likely to be there for several more hours."

A spokesperson earlier said: "If local residents are affected by smoke, keep doors and windows closed."

As of Monday night, 12 fire engines are at the scene, the fire service said

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